Capello´s thoughts on RM

I´ve nicked this from QLD´s board, but it makes v interesting reading

http://www.as.com/articulo/futbol/Capell...ftb_8/Tes/
http://www.as.com/articulo/opinion/Capel...opi_1/Tes/
http://www.as.com/articulo/futbol/claves...ftb_1/Tes/

I'd be very surprised to see this as our exact team, but wouldn't rule it out totally.

The rough/brief translation from the original AS article:

- Capello seems to prefer Ruud to Ronnie, he seems to have impressed Capello in pre-season and Ronnie might find it hard to regain his place when fit again. They're expecting Ruud to continue as 1st choice.

- Capello wants to move Ramos to right back, in doing so would free Cicinho to play further forward where he is at his best; attacking. This would obviously cause problems for Becks, as he'd lose his position.

- Then it mentions Raul. From day 1 Capello addressed the Raul situation early, mentioning how he counted on Raul to captain and lead this team, so there's no doubt that he has a major part to play.

- De La red + Javi Garcia, have both impressed Capello in pre-season and look likely to be in the squad, De La Red as backup for Emerson, with Javi Garcia as backup to Diarra (if signed)

- Robinho + Baptista, according to the article do not convince Capello. Apparently he prefers to use Raul behind the striker, instead of Baptista, and prefers Cassano on the left instead of Robinho. So basically, both will struggle to get into the team

- Diego Lopez, for some reason impresses Capello also, mainly due to his height and the fact that Iker is fairly short. The article seems to be suggesting that he put faith in Lopez over Iker

So if Diarra is signed -


---------------------- Casillias

Ramos ------- Cannavaro ---- Woodgate ---- R Carlose

Cicinhio --------- Diarra ------- Emerson

------------------------ Raul -------------- Cassano

-------------------- Van Nistelrooy

and with Reyes coming, Robinho would just be an understudy to Raul.

think so parky, but if cassano is a Left side option surely reyes is looking doubtful and wenger has been telling the truth all along, and i was right yesterday as i don´t see reyes as a capello player, and if robinho isn´t then reyes certainly isn´t

The-Frank-Tavern wrote:think so parky, but if cassano is a Left side option surely reyes is looking doubtful and wenger has been telling the truth all along, and i was right yesterday as i don´t see reyes as a capello player, and if robinho isn´t then reyes certainly isn´t

I'd be surpised if he stuck with Woody, although it would be great if he could stay fit and prove himself.

or another signing

The-Frank-Tavern wrote:or another signing

probably

shame, a fit Woody is awesome.

Ramos has said today that he will learn great things playing next to Canny.

If this is true Capello is a mug, and can fcuk off right now, all these things point towards one thing. Anti Football, i cant stand to watch Lpool, and now my own team will be playing like them.

Sir Parks Lives wrote:

The-Frank-Tavern wrote:think so parky, but if cassano is a Left side option surely reyes is looking doubtful and wenger has been telling the truth all along, and i was right yesterday as i don´t see reyes as a capello player, and if robinho isn´t then reyes certainly isn´t

I'd be surpised if he stuck with Woody, although it would be great if he could stay fit and prove himself.

Why would that surprise you?

Capello is a big fan of english footballers

And also, Robinho not favoured is an interesting one - probably because he is too weak

La Liga isnt about strength, its about pace, skill, flare all which Robinho contains

Lord Tweedledum wrote:

Sir Parks Lives wrote:

The-Frank-Tavern wrote:think so parky, but if cassano is a Left side option surely reyes is looking doubtful and wenger has been telling the truth all along, and i was right yesterday as i don´t see reyes as a capello player, and if robinho isn´t then reyes certainly isn´t

I'd be surpised if he stuck with Woody, although it would be great if he could stay fit and prove himself.

Why would that surprise you?

Capello is a big fan of english footballers

As I said above a fit Woody is awesome. Its just the injuries.

Target Man wrote:Ramos has said today that he will learn great things playing next to Canny.

If this is true Capello is a mug, and can fcuk off right now, all these things point towards one thing. Anti Football, i cant stand to watch Lpool, and now my own team will be playing like them.

@ TM... if your team is winning i can guarantee you will be a much happier fan

anti football = most shots on goal last year and in matches vrs big 5 most possession and most shots... it's all a myth mate

of course capello is going to make this team more solid... what did the directors and fans expect when they signed him

Target Man wrote:Ramos has said today that he will learn great things playing next to Canny.

If this is true Capello is a mug, and can fcuk off right now, all these things point towards one thing. Anti Football, i cant stand to watch Lpool, and now my own team will be playing like them.

TM have you only just realised this, follow capello career and its nearly all anti-football, the one place you´ll get entertainment in madrid this season the vicente calderon

Target Man wrote:La Liga isnt about strength, its about pace, skill, flare all which Robinho contains

So your saying that Capello is the WRONG manager to have basically??

Surely Cassano needs to go to fat camp before he gets into the first team, or has he lost a few pounds now?

He will win trophyes but bore everyone in the process thats what im saying.

Target Man wrote:He will win trophyes but bore everyone in the process thats what im saying.

and he won't play Robinho...

and Baptista will be sold to Arsenal.

I think Madrid are going to finish 3rd behind Barca and Valencia. valencia have a strong squad, and they're signing Andrare from deportivo. Barca are going to walk the title this year.

tweeds v interesting though that the two players they have that wenger also wanted capello doesn´t like, robinho & Baptista, assuming they do want reyes, why not reyes and cashley for baptista and robinho

They can keep both of them if it was down to me.

Crouching Tiger wrote:I think Madrid are going to finish 3rd behind Barca and Valencia. valencia have a strong squad, and they're signing Andrare from deportivo. Barca are going to walk the title this year.

Don't forget Sevilla.

IMO Capello adopts the wrong tactics for the present da la liga and their team may struggle a bit - at least they now have a solid defence and two very good goalscorers

Crouching Tiger wrote:I think Madrid are going to finish 3rd behind Barca and Valencia. valencia have a strong squad, and they're signing Andrare from deportivo. Barca are going to walk the title this year.

Care to elborate any futher?

Lpool will finish 4th this season, MU have made some good signings, Arsenal have Henry, Chelsea will walk it.

Lord Tweedledum wrote:

Crouching Tiger wrote:I think Madrid are going to finish 3rd behind Barca and Valencia. valencia have a strong squad, and they're signing Andrare from deportivo. Barca are going to walk the title this year.

Don't forget Sevilla.

IMO Capello adopts the wrong tactics for the present da la liga and their team may struggle a bit - at least they now have a solid defence and two very good goalscorers

Your forgetting:

Villarreal
Betis
Zaragoza

The-Frank-Tavern wrote:tweeds v interesting though that the two players they have that wenger also wanted capello doesn´t like, robinho & Baptista, assuming they do want reyes, why not reyes and cashley for baptista and robinho

Yes.... would LOVE that - but IMO neither of them are filling positions we need cover for.

Bappy is an attacking midfielder/forward and Robinho is a forward.

What we need is a CD, a DM and a left winger thats willing to cover defensively (which robinho won't)

i think valencia are being over done, sevilla are still strong, but we are much stronger, happy if nobody thinks we can do anything as we can surprise you all then

Yes you are strong.

Sir Parks Lives wrote:So if Diarra is signed -


---------------------- Casillias

Ramos ------- Cannavaro ---- Woodgate ---- R Carlose

Cicinhio --------- Diarra ------- Emerson

------------------------ Raul -------------- Cassano

-------------------- Van Nistelrooy

or

- - - - - - - - - - - - Casillas - - - - - - - - - - - -

- - - - Ramos - Cannavaro - Woodgate - - - -

Cicinho - - - Diarra - - - Emerson - - - Carlos

- - - - - - - - - - - - - Raul - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - Ruud - - - - - Cassano - - - - - - -


replace Woodgate with Chivu or Gallas, both players can play CB or LB.

If Real sign Reyes then i would play


- - - - - - - - - Casillas - - - - - - - - - -

Cicinho - Ramos - Cannavaro - Carlos

Beckham - Diarra - Emerson - Reyes

- - - - - - - Ruud - - - Raul - - - - - - -


but Capello likes Cassano, so where would he play? maybe instead or Rauk

if they buy a new CB especially someone like Gallas/Chivu, i think they will play 3 at the back as i was read somewhere the other say.



--------Ramos-------Cana--------Gallas/Chivu


--Beckham-------Emerson-----Diarra--------Robinho/reyes


------------------------Cassano---------------

----------------Ruud----------------Raul------

petty good team, now we can have a real clasico. i stead of ur just kicking thier ass from the get go. we will have to wait about 20 mins.